230 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 Property Records

Fond Du Lac County property record for 230 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage12,216 sqft Total Area
Lot Size12,720 sqft (0.292 acres)
Last Sale$1,320,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$30,683.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNRIP-16-14-99-RI-360-00

Interior

Building Area12,216 sqft Total Area
Stories1 Stories
Fire SprinklersThe property is equipped with a fire-suppression sprinkler system

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeConcrete Blocks Construction
Lot Area12,720 sqft (0.292 acres)
Depth X Width13.2 ft x 9.6 ft Depth x Width
Total Buildings2 Total Buildings
ViewHigh Traffic Area View

Utilities and HVAC

SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address230 WATSON ST
CityRIPON
StateWI
Zip54971-1515
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionS21 T16N R14E RIPON PLAT THE E 36.04' OF LOT 7 BLK 10 ALL OF LOT 8 & 9 BLK 10 ALSO PT OF BLOSSOM ST ADJ ON S AS REC V1029-468
Legal Range14E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionRIPON PLAT
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number7-8
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Minor Civil DivisionRIPON
Census Blockgroup5
Census Block5038
Census Tract41600

Owner

Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-99-RI-360-00

Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address620 S GROVE ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1633
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 24, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
HORICON BANK
Mar 24, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage
HORICON BANK
Oct 05, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage
HORICON BANK
Mar 28, 2023Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract (Agreement of Sale)
NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 25, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
WARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 24, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 24, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 28, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20241194815
Prior Transfer DateOct 30, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000949244
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Property Address230 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1515
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2024
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, GUARANTY CLOSING & TTL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address420 E OSHKOSH ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1123

Mortgage

Document Number0001194816
DateApr 24, 2024
Instrument1194816
Lender
NameHORICON BANK
TypeBank
AddressHORICON, WI 53032
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Property Address230 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1515
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address420 E OSHKOSH ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1123

Mortgage

Document Number0001181619
DateMar 24, 2023
Instrument1181619
Lender
NameHORICON BANK
TypeBank
AddressHORICON, WI 53032
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Property Address230 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1515
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address420 E OSHKOSH ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1123

Mortgage

Document Number0001176132
DateOct 05, 2022
Instrument1176132
Lender
NameHORICON BANK
TypeBank
AddressHORICON, WI 53032
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2023: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateMar 28, 2023
Property Address230 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1515
Document Number0001181691
Instrument DateMar 21, 2023
Instrument1181691
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, GUARANTY CLOSING & TTL SVCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,160.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address622 S GROVE ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1633

Mortgage

DateMar 28, 2023
Lender
NameNOT AVAILABLE
Agreement
TypeLand Contract (Agreement of Sale)
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.75%

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateJun 25, 2021
Property Address230 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1515
Document Number0001153658
Instrument DateJun 25, 2021
Instrument1153658
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023
Title CompanyWARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Fond Du Lac County records · Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyFond Du Lac County
MunicipalityRipon City
Unified School DistrictRipon Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$30,683.00 (+62.91%)$1,087,800 (+31.14%) Land $25,000 Building $1,062,800$1,677,764 (+72.17%) Land $38,559 Building $1,639,205
2023$18,834.00 Additional exemption filed$829,500 Land $25,000 Building $804,500$974,504 Land $29,370 Building $945,134

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